Permit Requirement
Permit Required
A written approved county burn permit is required in unincorporated areas during the open burn season.
Iron County Fire
Burn Permit Information
Review Iron County outdoor burning regulations, seasonal restrictions, safety requirements, and permit application instructions before conducting any open burning activity.
Current Burn Season
Burn Permits Are Open
Burn permits are currently available in Iron County. Burning is only permitted with a valid, approved permit and when applicable air quality, weather, and fire conditions allow.
Open Burn Season
November 1 – May 31
Burning is permitted only with an approved permit and when air quality, fire conditions, and weather restrictions allow.
Permit Processing Hours
Burn permits will be processed Monday–Thursday, 08:00 AM to 05:00 PM.
Air Quality
Clearing Index Rules
Burn permits are only valid when the clearing index meets Utah Air Conservation standards.
Violations
Class C Misdemeanor
Violations may result in penalties pursuant to section 1.08 of the county code.
Closed Fire Season: June 1 – October 31
A state-issued closed season burn permit is required during the statutory closed fire season.
Outdoor Burning
Burning Rules
Iron County allows outdoor burning of natural materials permitted by state law when environmental, safety, and regulatory conditions are appropriate.
Closed Fire Season Notice
Burning is prohibited during the statutory closed fire season unless a state-issued closed season burn permit is obtained in advance.
Burning Prohibited; Exemptions
Burning is prohibited during the statutory closed fire season (June 1 – October 31), except where state statute permits and a state-issued permit has been obtained beforehand.
Notification Requirement
Anyone obtaining a closed-season permit must notify their local fire department of the approximate burn time before burning begins.
Official Duty Exemption
Local, state, and federal fire officials acting within the scope of official duty are exempt.
Penalties
Violations are punishable as a class C misdemeanor and subject to county penalties.
Before You Burn
Permit Requirements & Restrictions
An approved permit does not automatically authorize burning under every condition. Review the requirements below before beginning a burn.
01
Burn Permit Required
A written approved county burn permit is required in unincorporated areas during the open burn season.
02
Utah Air Conservation Regulations
Burn permits are subject to Utah Air Conservation regulations and clearing index requirements.
Between April 1 and May 31, permits may be issued when the clearing index is above 500.
Between November 1 and March 31, permits may be issued when the clearing index is above 250.
Permits may be extended one day at a time upon request to the issuing officer before the permit expires.
03
Red Flag Conditions
Permits will not be issued or honored when red flag conditions exist or are forecast by the National Weather Service.
04
Permit Revocation
The state Fire Warden or chief fire officer may postpone, revoke, or deny permits because of environmental conditions, public nuisance concerns, applicant competency, or public safety risks.
05
Violations
Violations remain punishable as a class C misdemeanor.
Get a Permit
Apply for a Burn Permit
During the permitted burn season, burn permits are issued by the state Fire Warden or chief fire officer responsible for providing fire protection services in unincorporated areas.
Permit Processing Hours
Monday–Thursday, 08:00 AM to 05:00 PM
Burn permit applications submitted outside these hours may not be processed until the next processing day.
Apply Online
The online application is the fastest option and automatically routes your request to the appropriate county or municipal fire authority.
Open Burn Permit ApplicationApply by Phone
Contact DAQ to complete an application with an inspector.
(801) 536-4000Local Fire Department
Residents may also contact their local Fire Department or the State Fire Warden for permit assistance.
Local Agency Contacts →Exceptions
Recreational Fires
Certain fire activities and recreational fires are exempt from the general provisions when applicable safety requirements are followed.
General Exceptions
Local, state, or federal fire officials acting within the performance of official duty.
Devices primarily used for preparing food, including grills and outdoor fireplaces.
Campfires and recreational fires when all safety requirements are met.
Campfire Safety Requirements
Fires must be controlled by a responsible person and contained in a compliant pit or non-combustible fire ring.
Ash buildup must be maintained and completely extinguished before disposal.
Campfires must be at least 15 feet away from combustible vegetation or structures.
A standard shovel must be immediately available on site.
Keep at least 5 gallons of water or a 5-pound fire extinguisher nearby.
Campfires must be fully extinguished and cold to the touch when unattended.
Only clean, dry wood or charcoal may be burned.
Iron County Fire
Need Help With a Burn Permit?
Contact your local fire agency for permit assistance or additional information about outdoor burning requirements.